AI Technologist

• Research and experiment with cutting-edge AI tools and methods translating them into applicable design workflows and prototypes;
• Collaborate closely with designers and strategists to explore new possibilities of AI in creativity user research and user experience
• Build lightweight tools/scripts to enhance team efficiency and creative expression
• Interpret AI trends and their applications for both internal teams and clients shaping them into reusable methods or toolkits
• Support software/hardware prototyping when needed enabling rapid validation and demonstration of innovative concepts
• Act as a strategic partner across departmentstranslating creative objectives into technical implementations and vice versa.
• Promote cross-studio exchange and AI integration in workflows.

• Solid understanding of LLMs generative AI interface tools like ComfyUI and multimodal tools with hands-on application experience
• Basic programming and rapid prototyping skills (Python/JavaScript API integration automation scripts)
• Strong grasp of design and innovation processes able to collaborate smoothly with designers and strategists
• Curiosity and an experimental mindset demonstrated through a portfolio (e.g. AI-driven interactions generative design AI-assisted research or innovative prototypes)

• Experience building AI Agents and workflow orchestration; familiarity with frameworks such as MCP LangChain or LlamaIndex
• Systemic/architectural thinking: ability to integrate complex design workflows with AI tools and translate them into reusable solutions
• Familiarity with prototyping tools and hardware ecosystems (Arduino Raspberry Pi sensors IoT etc.) with the ability to rapidly create interactive or functional prototypes
• Strong understanding of AI automation and system integration in creative industries

• A place on a friendly international team that values both strong craft and strong character.
• A structured onboarding program and mentoring to support your development.
• Opportunity to receive on- and off-the-job training as well as travel to events trade-shows conferences and exhibitions
• A bright creative studio in Shanghai with flexible hours and benefits that promote work-life balance.
• opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues attend design events and grow your skills on diverse real-world projects.
• A collaborative work culture where design is valued and your voice contributes to meaningful design.

PHOENIX is a product innovation studio that turns brands into winners of tomorrows wellbeing mega-economy. As an independent award-winning studio PHOENIX makes the foggy future visible to its partners accompanying them from idea to market success. Today the team of around 70 international design experts reinvent the future of wellbeing in Stuttgart and Shanghai and thus stand for excellent design - as confirmed by over 900 design awards. Since 1987 we have been driven by Logik Moral und Magie - our design philosophy which sums up our notion of design excellence: lucid solutions with love for humanity and that special something.